The Open Bell

The Open Bell ep 244- Season 6 Effys! 19.05.2026 1:22:47 ↓

Season 6 Effys! Plus- “Speed Round.”

The Open Bell ep 243- Summer '26! 12.05.2026 1:06:15 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their plans for the summer. Plus- “Passenger Princess Protocol.”

The Open Bell ep 242- The Unseen Skills of Great Musicians 05.05.2026 1:06:09 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to keep getting called back for gigs. Also- “Between Two Cornets.”

The Open Bell ep 241- The Plateau Protocol 28.04.2026 1:05:13 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when your playing hits a wall. Also- “Tromba Trivia.”

The Open Bell ep 240- Curating Experiences for Growth 21.04.2026 1:04:29 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of creating your own pathway to getting better. Also- “Between Two Flugels.”

The Open Bell ep 239- Identity vs. Instrument 14.04.2026 59:25 ↓

Bryan, Bill, and Joey discuss the importance of having your own identity separate from your career in music. Also- “The Psychology of Trumpet.”

The Open Bell ep 238- Insist on Enjoyment 07.04.2026 1:08:23 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of liking what you do. Also, “The French Connection.”

The Open Bell ep 237- The Art of Thoughtful Criticism 31.03.2026 1:06:25 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for honest feedback for real growth. Also, “Two Truths and a Lie.”

The Open Bell ep 236- The Discipline of Boredom 24.03.2026 1:08:17 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the necessity of fundamental practice and repetition. Also, “Two Truths and a Lie.”

The Open Bell ep 235- Skills for a Peaceful Performance 17.03.2026 1:04:50 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to clear your mind for optimal performance. Also- “Fight or Flight.”

The Open Bell ep 234- Teaching to the Top 10.03.2026 1:02:34 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of pushing your students, especially the high achieving. Also- “All That Jazz.”

The Open Bell ep 233- Making Things Harder 03.03.2026 1:05:38 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways in which trumpet players make their own jobs more difficult. Also- TOB Mailbag!

The Open Bell ep 232- The Role of Surprise in Learning 24.02.2026 1:05:19 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need to allow for the unexpected. Also- “Snippets.”

The Open Bell ep 231- Chop Care 101 17.02.2026 1:12:58 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of, and how to take care of your face. Plus- “Finish This!”

The Open Bell ep 230- Creating and Sustaining a Vision 10.02.2026 1:08:51 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of having ideas about the future. Also- “Great Minds Think Alike.”

The Open Bell ep 229- Failure is the Best Opportunity 03.02.2026 1:04:05 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of failure in growth. Also- “Would You Rather.”

The Open Bell ep 228- Slowing Down to Go Faster 27.01.2026 1:05:04 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of slow practice. Also, “Most Likely.”

The Open Bell ep 227- Being a Good Listener 20.01.2026 1:04:50 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of listening in daily practice. Also-“You Complete Me.”

The Open Bell ep 226- Weapons Grade Organization 13.01.2026 1:05:24 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for having a plan. Also- “Cold and Flugel Season.”

The Open Bell ep 225- Deconstructing Honegger Intrada 06.01.2026 1:18:43 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Intrada, by Arthur Honegger. Also, “Tromba Trivia.”

The Open Bell ep 224- Why Real Pros Don't Practice Piccolo 30.12.2025 1:17:17 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the reasons true professionals would never bother practicing the piccolo trumpet. Also- "PiccolOlympics"!

The Open Bell ep 223- The Value of Small Victories 23.12.2025 1:08:37 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of recognizing incremental growth. Also, the new game sweeping the nation- “Dynamic Duos.”

The Open Bell ep 222- The Vocabulary of Sound 16.12.2025 1:02:52 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to talk about sound. Also, TOB Mailbag!

The Open Bell ep 221- Process Over Product 09.12.2025 1:08:38 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of what you do, and how to think of why you do it. Also- “Tromba Trivia”!

The Open Bell ep 220- A Case for Cornet 02.12.2025 1:01:46 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the advantages of starting on, and playing cornet. Plus: “Joey Jeopardy.”